Middle East & North Africa

Qatar Airways is displaying a holographic display of Sama, the airline’s second-generation AI-powered digital human cabin crew, during the Arabian Travel market (ATM).

Flydubai was recognised as “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East” at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards.

Emirates has reaffirmed its cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.

There’s enough MRO work out there for everyone, but not everyone is in a position yet to benefit. DAE Engineering’s Jeff Wilkinson takes a hard look at an industry in transition.

Saudia and Season Tours have signed an MoU at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2024) in Dubai.

flydubai has recorded sustained growth in passenger numbers since the beginning of the year.

Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024.

Saudia is attending the 31st edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6 to 9, 2024.

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal has added a second gateway to Dubai with the launch of scheduled flights between Riyadh and Dubai World Central, effective 20 June 2024.

Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners.

Air Cairo is planning a significant increase in its African network, as it aims to more than triple the size of its fleet over the next decade.

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Airlines signed a joint statement at a ceremony held at the Turkish Airlines headquarters in Istanbul this week.

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines and Group, Airport Show returns for its 23rd successful edition from 14-16 May 2024 at Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-2, Dubai World Trade Centre.

Network Airline Management (NAM) has extended its long-term partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic by adding two further B747-400F production freighter aircraft to its fleet.

Emirates has returned to Phnom Penh with a daily scheduled flight via Singapore.

Oman Air Cargo has signed an agreement with Revenue Technology Services to boost digital capabilities.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024.

Embraer has delivered its 1800th E-Jet aircraft. The new Azorra owned E190-E2 was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines.

At the Dubai Airshow, Archer and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office announced their plans to make the United Arab Emirates Archer’s first international launch partner. Electric air taxi operations will start in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2026.

Saeed Al Mawali, chairman of Oman Air, has announced the appointment of Con Korfiatis as the airline’s chief executive officer.

HAVELSAN has signed a contract with International Flight Training Center (IFTC) for an Airbus A320 NEO/CEO Full Flight Simulator (FFS) with three engine options.

EDGE has acquired 51% of Brazil-based CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies, a leader in Non-Lethal Technologies (NLT).

Jazeera Airways in Q1,2024 recorded a break even in operations, and reported a net loss of KD 2.7 million ($8,754 USD).

Regional security challenges are the main concern for Morocco’s armed forces and it obtained increased access to defence technology thanks to improving defence ties with France and the United States, and has received military training and equipment from both.

ArcosJet considers the UAE as one of the most promising markets for advanced air mobility and expects the region to become a launching pad for eVTOLs in the near future.